Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:37 pm on 25 January 2017.
Thank you. This, combined with the fact that GP training posts are not being filled, the fact that many GPs are seeking early retirement, and the large number who are seeking to work part-time due to workload pressures, is a recipe for disaster.
General practice is facing increasing and unprecedented pressures. There is a significant and growing gap between the demand placed upon it and its capacity. These pressures are not limited to one area; general practice is being forced to try and cope with inadequate resources, an unsustainable workload, and a workforce under considerable strain across the whole of Wales—[Interruption.]